From the moment you acquire a piece of heavy equipment to the moment you sell it, one thing must remain at the...
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Equipment Life Cycle Costs: Using Data for Better Decision Making
Maintenance Articles
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Maintenance on Vacuum Excavators Will Keep the Machine Profitable
No matter how well a hydroexcavator is engineered and built, the rigors of working under difficult and demanding conditions take their toll....
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Is It Time to Hire a Full-Time Mechanic for Your Shop?
There are several essentials in your underground utility construction business — skilled workers, appropriate licenses, a sharp front office staff. And then...
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The Top Recommendations for Keeping Light Towers Shining Bright
For many contractors, working past sundown has become commonplace, making light towers essential for safe nighttime construction work.
These units, driven by diesel-powered...
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Avoid Job Site Problems With These Equipment Maintenance Tips
Proactive equipment maintenance is a no-brainer practice in this industry. Equipment is worked hard out in the field and breakdowns can be...
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Don’t Forget About the Support Equipment on Directional Drilling Job Sites
In directional drilling, most of the focus is put on the drill, but if you want to eliminate downtime on drilling sites,...
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Iowa Contractor Goes Trenchless With Septic System Installations
The three partners who bought Ken-way Excavating were looking for a niche in the septic system installing market. They found their specialty...
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Drill Rod Maintenance and Proper Use Shouldn't Be Overlooked
As a series of moving parts under constant pressure, your drill rod undergoes continual wear and tear every time you put it...
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Skipping Scheduled Maintenance Leads to Headaches
When operators fail to follow proper maintenance guidelines, the hydroexcavator’s overall performance declines as it becomes less efficient and more prone to...
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Wands, Tubes and Hoses Need Attention, Too
Maintaining hoses, dig tubes and the digging wands are essential to keep vacuum excavators working the best they can. Located at the...
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Know Your Network of Resources
Many factors contribute to getting the most productivity and longest use from a trencher and chain, including knowing how to contact the...
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Trencher Chains and Components Should Be Checked Daily for Wear
When faced with the cost of new digging equipment, contractors often look to extend the life of existing equipment in an attempt...
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Maintenance: Best Way to Keep Your Auger Boring Machines Working
The best way contractors can keep auger boring machines in working condition is to follow the equipment’s maintenance recommendations.Michael Albers, president of...
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Scheduling Downtime Instead of Waiting for a Breakdown Will Help Keep Auger Boring Machines Running
When an auger boring machine works correctly, it can make a contractor’s horizontal boring through rock or soil easier and more efficient.Auger...
